Alter Ego

I like Eric Roberts and Dylan Walsh is a well known actor. They must be really desperate for money if they did this. It's like they took Stephen King's "the Dark Half", stripped it down to an hour long made for TV movie, tossed that script and had a thousand monkeys pounding on a thousand typewriters to come up with this.

The movie bounces back in forth in time, quite annoyingly, I might add. The first ten minutes of the movie (a 75 minute movie, including opening and closing credits, mind you) there is absolutely ZERO dialog. You can see the ending coming from the opening credits. For some unknown reason, there are four characters who feel the need to speak Spanish for a few lines... in Up State New York.... having no bearing on anything. Eric Roberts lines are overdriven so it's hard to understand him. The manager, who claims to be the author's friend, is only concerned with the manuscript.

Do yourself a favor. If you think you might enjoy this plot... skip this and go watch "the Dark Half." I promise, you will thank me.

Alter ego is about a genius author who spends a night in his mansion by himself waiting for his creation to destroy him. Good acting, clever storyline and in all a well produced film. It's always nice to see Eric Roberts in films and though it's on a indie budget they made it work. This is at least a 7. It's a weekend type of movie.

The movie is spectacular. Everything, from the acting to the cinematography, including the small details, is very well done. Rodrigo Guirao Díaz's performance is majestic. He perhaps deserved more screen time. Eric Roberts is simply a great actor; there's not much more to add. The special effects are excellent. Without a doubt, this is a movie that deserves one or more Oscars. The plot is engaging and keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time, with twists and turns that are both unexpected and satisfying. The soundtrack complements the atmosphere perfectly, enhancing every scene. The direction is impeccable, guiding the actors and the story with precision. The film creates an emotional connection with the audience, leaving a lasting impact long after the credits roll. It's a true masterpiece of modern cinema. Greetings from Formosa.

After what seemed like 5 minutes of shots of the "being built" Tappan Zee Bridge, one is presented with credit after credit and horrible set up shots. A clear sign this is an amateur film made by people who should stick to moving boxes or taking orders.

What an incredible roster of talent! From the cast, to the director, to the producing team, everyone is a superstar. It's hard to believe this was made outside of the studio system. Congrats to everyone involved. It's truly exciting and inspiring to see what can be accomplished when you combine passion, talent, and grit--as this dream team did!